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as in liable
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
the state laws hold pet owners responsible for any damage or injury done by improperly restrained animals
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
our regular babysitter is very responsible
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a responsible adult
responsible decisions
a responsible government
a capable government
a competent government
a vigilant government
a prudent government
a resourceful government
responsible behavior
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Recent Examples of responsible
Beyond those agencies, the department is also responsible for securing airline transportation, protecting dignitaries, responding to natural disasters and more.
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Rebecca Santana and Stephen Groves The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
But Nix was responsible for 34 total touchdowns, compared to Hurts’ 32.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Joseph Cassilly lobbied in Annapolis on legislation on behalf of prosecutors, wrote standards for the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and was responsible for establishing the first sobriety checkpoint and the first Family Justice Center in Maryland.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
Blazy, who is succeeding Virginie Viard, will be responsible for all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories collections.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Santana and Stephen Groves The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
But Nix was responsible for 34 total touchdowns, compared to Hurts’ 32.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Joseph Cassilly lobbied in Annapolis on legislation on behalf of prosecutors, wrote standards for the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and was responsible for establishing the first sobriety checkpoint and the first Family Justice Center in Maryland.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
Blazy, who is succeeding Virginie Viard, will be responsible for all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories collections.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsible
Adjective
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Jurors found the city liable for First and Fourth Amendment violations, state civil-rights violations, battery and negligence against Johnson.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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And our imaginations are liable to fill in the blanks with worst-case scenarios.—
Michael Flannery,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As a meta-analysis, the researchers noted that their report provides more reliable answers than a smaller, singular study.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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An uptick in office lease signings has led some to hope the office rental market has hit bottom, but others, like landlord and developer Garrett Lee, believe there’s a more reliable path forward than trying to convince tenants to return: converting offices into apartments.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This Coach Outlet find is roomy and measures 12 by 12 by 5 inches, and it’s made from pebble leather with a fabric lining that keeps your essentials safe.—
Carly Totten,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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But also, within love, within relationships, there should be a responsibility to protect; there should be a responsibility to make sure that person is safe.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Multigenerational families living together is very true to Latine culture in the United States and beyond.—
Zayda Rivera,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Even if for the sake of argument that were true, the policy response is not and never can be.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Posada de las Flores also houses one of the town's best restaurants in its plaza-facing dining room with al fresco seating.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fed funds futures data reflect a nearly 100% certainty that the central bank will keep rates steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.50%, according to CME Group data.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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The decision to hold rates steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% could mark the beginning of an extended respite as the Fed assesses the course of inflation and awaits details on Trump’s trade and immigration plans.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Responsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsible. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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